Finger Lakes State Park

Finger Lakes State Park Campground Description

The Campground at Finger Lakes State Park is well maintained with spacious campsites. The campground offers basic and electric sites, both 30 and 50 amp. Mature trees provide significant shade at most campsites, each with a picnic table and fire pit. The shower house is well maintained, clean and well stocked. During our many visits we have found the showers to have good water pressure and run hot. A modern play ground is located close the fill and dump station in the middle of the campground, close to the Shower house. Firewood is available for purchase located by the check in station when entering the park.

Things To Do at Finger Lakes State Park

Finger Lakes State Park is located on the land of an old coal mining location. The recreation area consists of over 1,000 acres of land and small lakes throughout. Finger Lakes is one of only two state parks in Missouri that allows and encourages off road vehicles. Many trails cut through the forests for ATV use and mountain biking. Additionally, Finger Lakes is a popular destination for those interested in kayaking the winding lake channels. Kayaks and canoe rentals are available at the park office. Fishing, hiking and swimming at the Finger Lakes State Park beach are also a favorite recreation for those visiting. The Finger Lakes State Park Motocross Track is located within the State Park, check out their website for more information on when to come out to view the riders in action. A biking obstacle course that has both wooden and concrete tracks is located alongside a shaded picnic area and restrooms.

With so many recreation opportunities within the park, there is little reason to leave while camping to find something to do. However, if you are interested in exploring the surrounding area, the city of Columbia MO is located close by. Here you will find the campus of Missouri University as well as shopping, restaurants, movie theaters, grocery and specialty stores, hospitals, lodging, gas stations and more. Check out Rock Bridge Memorial State Park located only about 20 minutes drive from Finger Lakes State Park. Here you can hike, bike and explore caves, sink holes, water falls, springs and more. The Devil’s Icebox is a popular destination when exploring the park.

Finger Lakes State Park Camping Summary

A family favorite, camping at Finger Lakes State Park is on our must visit list year after year. The kids love riding the biking obstacle course and many mountain bike trails. Checking out the action at the Motocross Track and taking a dip in the lake at the beach makes for a perfect summer’s day! Located only a couple hours from the KC Metro area, we always find Finger Lakes State Park to be the perfect weekend getaway and can’t wait to return each time!